Died in custody

Billy W. Burdge

40 years old · died June 4, 2022 · Fayette County Community Corrections, Fayette County, Indiana

Billy W. Burdge, 40, of Connersville, Indiana, died on June 4, 2022, while held at the Fayette County Community Corrections facility. Staff found him unresponsive in his bunk early that Saturday morning. Medics tried to revive him, and he was pronounced dead by the county coroner's office. Indiana State Police are investigating, and toxicology and autopsy results are pending.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Reported by: Indiana State Police (outside investigators).

News reports (2)

State police investigating death of Fayette Co. inmate Fox 59, June 4, 2022
Inmate death at jail in Fayette County under investigation by ISP WTHR, June 4, 2022

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